Watching Classic Movies

K Cruver

An interview podcast featuring conversations with fascinating guests who love classic movies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k-cruver/support read less
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Classic Film Travel Destinations: The James Dean Museum with Curator Dorothy Schultz
Apr 12 2023
Classic Film Travel Destinations: The James Dean Museum with Curator Dorothy Schultz
My guest is Dorothy Schultz, curator of the James Dean Museum We had a great talk about this thriving tribute to an actor who burned bright in his short life and left an enduring legacy. The museum is home to the largest collection of Dean artifacts and attracts visitors from around the world. It is also deeply loved and supported by the surrounding community, which includes Dean’s family. Dorothy shared stories about the museum and the annual festival it hosts, tips about how to make the most of a visit, and what Dean means to her as an artist and influential figure.   You can learn more about The James Dean Museum and check out their gift shop here   James Dean Museum on Instagram    We talked a lot about the famous photos Dennis Stock took of James Dean. There's a great gallery of them here. The James Dean Museum is included in my book, The Classic Film Fan USA Travel Guide: Over 500 Attractions for Road Trips and Online Exploration     The show is available on Spotify, PocketCasts, Breaker, Stitcher, Anchor, Google, Radio Public, and YouTube. Watching Classic Movies podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts! If you are enjoying the show, please give it a 5-star review and share it with your friends. Like the podcast? Want to hear more frequent episodes? Subscriptions are as low as 99 cents a month, click on the Support button here.  You can also support my work on ko-fi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k-cruver/support
Talking Fleischer Studios Cartoon Restoration and The Unlikely Social Media Star Koko the Ghost Clown with Fleischer Historian Ray Pointer and Rockin' Pins Owner Mauricio Alvarado
Nov 16 2022
Talking Fleischer Studios Cartoon Restoration and The Unlikely Social Media Star Koko the Ghost Clown with Fleischer Historian Ray Pointer and Rockin' Pins Owner Mauricio Alvarado
When I saw that a social media filter featuring the dancing ghost of Koko the Clown had gone viral, I had to know the story behind it. What I found was a great team that is working to preserve the timeless ‘toons of Max Fleischer, which featured Betty Boop, Popeye, Koko the Clown, and consisted of hundreds of fascinating animated shorts. This is my first dual interview on the show. Ray Pointer has been a Fleischer scholar for decades. He is the author of the essential Fleischer Studios tome The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer. Mauricio Alvarado is the owner of Rockin’ Pins, a merchandising company with licenses for several entertainment properties, including many Fleischer ‘toons characters, including Koko the Clown Ghost. The pair have worked in partnership with Jane Fleischer Reid, granddaughter of Max, to bring new attention these timeless ‘toons by funding restorations, hosting screenings, and spreading the word at conventions and other special events. I was deeply impressed with the knowledge and passion these two shared in our conversation.  To support the Fleischer Cartoon Restoration Project, you can become a patron at Patreon  Find all of the Fleischer 'Toons social media accounts at their LinkTree  You can buy official Fleischer Studios merchandise (which helps support the restoration) and Ray Pointer's book at Rockin' Pins.  This is a great interview with Ray Pointer, conducted by Jane Fleischer Reid, which goes into more detail about his book and Fleischer research.   Official Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored! YouTube Channel  Ray Pointer's YouTube Channel  You can purchase Ray Pointer's DVD releases of Fleischer 'toons on his website. The show is available on Spotify, PocketCasts, Breaker, Stitcher, Anchor, Google, Radio Public, and YouTube. Watching Classic Movies podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts! If you are enjoying the show, please give it a 5-star review and share it with your friends. Like the podcast? Want to hear more frequent episodes? Subscriptions are as low as 99 cents a month, click on the Support button here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k-cruver/support